Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
Kalitta Air
ORD
AMS
K4525
Kalitta Air · Live forecast
ORD
→
AMS
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 52m
Duration
3,570 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UPS214 5840N03426W 2358 F320 5800N04000W 0020 5500N05000W MS50 278/18 KT N617UP QXT EUA 162358 F61A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX396 5652N03725W 2358 F320 5631N04001W 0009 5301N05001W MS47 289/32 KT DAALD QXT AOE 162358 F32A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX004 5717N00924W 2358 F340 ETILO 0001 6200N02000W MS54 239/108 KT N446AM DDL SYY 162358 L23A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX004 5717N00923W 2358 F340 ETILO 0001 6200N02000W MS55 239/108 KT N446AM DDL SYY 162358 L20A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC188 5706N03606W 2356 F300 5700N03000W 0020 5630N02000W MS51 276/22 KT VTALO QXT AOE 162356 F61A
10m ago
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13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 45 minutes, 3 hours, and 5 hours into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Scottish Highlands – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 73 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 49 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with typical approach conditions.
You're in Safe Hands
If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.
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Flight Timeline 6h 52min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-2:59
Moderate
2:59-3:28
Moderate
3:28-3:57
Moderate
3:57-4:26
Light
4:26-4:55
Light
4:55-5:24
Moderate
5:24-5:53
Light
5:53-6:22
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G30 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead
of vague categories.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.